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Plautilla was the wife of Caracalla. This unhappy union came about by insistence of Septimius Severus, Caracalla's father, who wanted to show his appreciation and support for Plautianus, his Praetorian Prefect. Caracalla apparently hated her for her imperious and snobby ways and warned her that the only reason she was with him in the first place was in deference to his father's wishes.

Alarmed at what Caracalla might do to her, Plautianus then set up a hasty plot to kill his friend Severus but the plot was revealed and he was executed. Shortly after Severus's death Caracalla made good on his threats and exiled her to an island. This not being good enough he had her executed sometime after.

As with other coins of this period, while the Denarius is now seriously debased (of roughly 50% finenesss) and the Sestertius is suffering from an unhealthy weight loss, at least the artistry of the portraiture continues to be of high grade.

Many of coins of Plautilla remain in top notch grades and while nowhere as common as those of her husband Caracalla they are still available at a momentís notice from any coin dealer and often on Ebay.

The averageDenarius will sell for somewhere between $50 and $100. Even a truly wonderful piece should not cost much above $200.

Any other denomination is likely to be prohibitive in cost if in decent shape.